Thank you to all the teachers and students who submitted entries for the National Composition Contest! We were blown away at the talent demonstrated! One of our core values is celebrating accomplishments and we love using the composition contest as a way to highlight the efforts of some of our most talented students.
For the first time this year, our winning composers are sharing their music with you! Download these original compositions written by 7-12 year olds to play yourself or for your students!
Here are the winners in each category:
Let’s Play Music
BEST OVERALL
Emmet J. - Pirates are Coming
From the studio of: Brandy Taylor
Victoria R. - Victoria's Surprise Day
From the studio of: Amber Barney
MOST ORIGINAL
Emory V. - Malificent's Cauldron
From the studio of: Luanne Harms
BEST MELODY
Stella C. - Clouds in the Sky
From the studio of: Shaunel Brown
BEST USE OF CHORDS
Stockton B. - Woodland Chase
From the studio of: Krystal Paulsen
BEST STORY
Adelaide S. - Flight to the Desert
From the studio: Debbie Saunders
BEST USE OF ABA FORM
Kiri G. - Cliff Hanger
From the studio of: Julie De Rurange
Presto
BEST OVERALL
Annabelle R. - Discovery
From the studio of: Shannon Skarka
BEST STORY AND BEST USE OF CHORDS
Juliet D. - Fluminus Mundi
From the studio of: Sarah Thompson
BEST MELODY
Sophie W. - Celestial Melody
From the studio of: Cherie Webb
BEST USE OF ABA FORM
Olivia M. - Grasshopper Waltz
From the studio of: Luanne Harms
MOST ORIGINAL
Van H. - Bumblebee Chase
From the studio of: Laurie Stevenson
Congratulations to these kids, families, and parents AND all who have successfully composed, published, and performed their very first piano piece!
Guest Judge: Marc Denton
This year we were pleased to welcome the expertise of our guest judge, Marc Denton.
Marc is the former Chair of the Music Department of Chandler-Gilbert Community College, where he was instrumental in developing the choral, vocal, music theater, music humanities and theory programs. He has participated professionally as a vocal soloist in symphonies and choirs and is a sought after vocal coach. He is well-known to Arizona audiences as a director, and a concert and stage performer, having performed several opera and music theater roles. Marc resides in Mesa, AZ with his wife, Denna, and they are the parents of five sons and grandparents of 20 (very musical) grandchildren, many of whom have participated in Let’s Play Music.
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